Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus! - Hardcover by Books by splitShops

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by Paige Towler (Author), Sy Montgomery (Foreword by)

"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars-perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods-from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus-and their incredible habitats and body parts"--

Author Biography

PAIGE TOWLER writes poetry and books, including Girls Can! and Yoga Animals, and was a children's book editor at National Geographic Kids for five years.

Foreword writer SY MONTGOMERY is a naturalist and the beloved author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, and several other nonfiction works.